eXtension Virtual Aquaculture Workshop 2012
The Freshwater Aquaculture Community of Practice will present a virtual workshop including an introduction to aquaculture, an in depth look at pond culture and management, overviews on a variety of species, and a full hour covering aquaponics. This session is open to anyone interested in learning more about aquaculture in the US. If interested or have questions about attending this workshop please contact Vanessa Weldon vmaxwell24@gmail.com
Day 1– Introduction to Aquaculture (recording)
Aquaculture: What is it? Is it important? Why should I care? – David Cline, Auburn University
Business planning and economics – Matt Parker, University of Maryland Sea Grant Extension
Day 2 – Pond Culture (recording)
Pond Culture – Forrest Wynne, Kentucky State University
Recreational Pond Management (Bass/Bream) – Russell Wright, Auburn University
Aquatic Plant Management – Gary Burtle, University of Georgia
Day 3 – Species Culture (recording)
Yellow Perch – Laura Tiu, Ohio State University
Sunfish – Charles Hicks, Lincoln University
Walleye – Allen Pattillo, Iowa State University
Clam Culture – Joshua Reitsma, Woods Hole Sea Grant Program
Oyster Culture – Vanessa Weldon, eXtension
Day 4 – Aquaponics (recording)
Aquaponics – Patricia Duncan, Fort Valley State University